Professional knowledge and skills in building services engineering
Building Services Engineers have to prepare all drawings and detailed specifications for use by the contractor. They often use computer-aided design (CAD) packages for this work.
Building Services Engineers
Descriptions & Duties
- Building Services Engineers design and advise on building services facilities in buildings. They are responsible for planning, supervising and coordinating the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of the building services facilities.
Generic Competencies
Physical Abilities
Physical abilities
- Physical strength
- Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Technology Skills
Technology skills
- Computer literacy
- Application of technology
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Cognitive Abilities
Cognitive abilities
- Creativity
- Visualisation
- Logical thinking
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Comprehension And Expression
Comprehension and expression skills
- Reading comprehension
- Oral / written expression
Importance:3 (Max:5)
Skill is basically required
Social Skills
Social skills
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Persuasion
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Organisation And Execution Skills
Organisation and execution skills
- Planning
- Organising
- Judgement
- Decision making
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Problem Solving Skills
Problem solving skills
- Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently
Importance:5 (Max:5)
Skill is required all the time
Management Skills
Management skills
- Leadership
- Management of finance / time / people / other resources
Importance:4 (Max:5)
Skill is frequently required
Trade Specific Competencies
Problem solving knowledge and skills
Building Services Engineers supervise the installation of the building services and inspect the quality of the work, they have to deal with any problems that arise.
General Requirements
Academic qualification
Normally have a bachelor's degree in building services engineering, or equivalent. Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.
Professional qualification
Corporate membership of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in Building Services Engineering Discipline or equivalent
Experience
4 to 6 years of relevant work experience
Career Path & Salary
Private Sector
Monthly Salary $12,000-$25,000
Monthly Salary $15,000-$60,000
Monthly Salary $18,000-over $60,000
Monthly Salary $25,000-over $60,000
Government Sector
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 18-27
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 32-44
Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49
Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1
*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html
Related Education & Training
Work Environment
- Building Services Engineers generally work in offices and occasionally visit worksites.
